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EVENT PREVIEW SHPE Conference 2008 November 12–16, 2008 Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona As The Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is proud to invite all to attend the 2008 SHPE Conference. With the anticipated attendance of more than 2,600 students, 400 professionals and 1,000 corporate representatives and community leaders, the SHPE Conference keeps its reputation for being the largest Hispanic technical conference in the nation. The SHPE Conference is essential for everyone involved in the recruitment and development of reliable, highly qualified technical talent. It provides ample opportunities for companies to attract new Hispanic talent, enhance diversity, market their technology and partner with SHPE. In addition to career development, the SHPE Conference offers hands-on training to enhance the skills and knowledge of professional and student attendees. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future! For more information, visit www.shpe.org. cal industrial applications, hybrid technology, construction and alternative energy sources. During the new International Track, several Ph.D.-level engineers will discuss their latest technical applications and the challenge of globalization in the U.S. and Latin American markets. Undergraduate Workshops Technical, career and leadership development workshops presented by representatives from the nation’s top companies and organizations will give attendees the tools and knowledge to compete in corporate America and be prepared for the future. This year, workshops will offer more hands-on activities. Pre-College Symposia The Pre-College Symposia continues to broaden the horizons of high school students by encouraging them to pursue higher education and careers in science and engineering. Held over a three-day period, it will include a High School Track and a Middle School Track. More than 800 high school and 200 local middle school students will learn about exciting STEM opportunities through hands-on activities and college preparation workshops. In addition, students will get a chance to meet NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez and Jaime Escalante, the educator who inspired the movie “Stand and Deliver.” Student participants will be recruited from Phoenix, Arizona, and from the SHPE Jr. chapters across the United States. Graduate Institute Current and incoming Ph.D. students network with university faculty and administrators during a day-long series of seminars on graduate issues. These range from navigating the Ph.D. process and writing the dissertation to funding opportunities and planning an academic or research career search. GRE/GRAD Lab This partnership initiative between AHETEMS and The National GEM Consortium engages Hispanic undergraduate students. Conference Committee Diana Gomez Manny Hernandez National President National Vice President/ NBOD Liaison Lead Annette Jimenez National Treasurer/NBOD Liaison Ricardo Carlos Region II VP/NBOD Liaison Dora Maria Abreu Region IV VP/NBOD Liaison Barry Cordero Host Committee Co-Chairman Serafin Fernandez Host Committee Co-Chairman Andres Martin Professional Program Lead Melanie Weber Professional Program Benjamin Camarena Professional Program Conchita Jimenez Region VII VP/ Professional Program Advisor Elizabeth Galaviz Professional Program: Green Engineering Kathy Lopez Professional Program: Business Development Carolyn Vallas Advisor Program Lead Nicolyn Hernandez Advisor Program Natalie Sabin Advisor Program Jennifer Arguello Undergraduate Program Lead Mike Cruz Undergraduate Program Yuliana Porras National Secretary/ Undergraduate Program Anita Ramirez Graduate Program Isidro Sanchez Undergraduate Tours Olivia Graeve Technical Paper/Poster Lead Natalie Davila-Rendon Technical Paper/Poster Allison Seijo Academic Olympiad Cesar Gonzalez Extreme Engineering Sam Attaguile Extreme Engineering Monique Jackson Podium Programs Lead Catalina Carlos Special Events Lead Wendy Haro Special Events Marisa Lucas Special Events Virginia John Marketing Lead Alejandro Saint Blanchard Volunteer Chairman David Sanchez Housing Deputy Priscilla Hernandez Statistics Charles Vasquez Security Lead Enrique Gomez SHPE CEO Hector Acosta SHPE Director of Operations Rafaela Schwan Director of Programs and External Affairs/Pre-College Symposia Gary Cruz Assistant Director of Programs/ Competitions/Graduate Program Luis Mendoza K-12 and Curriculum Coordinator/Pre-College Symposia Carmen Peralta Corporate Affairs Manager Stacy Dees Sales Associate/Corporate Support Lourdes Arce Awards/National Office Support Marilyn Cruz Bookkeeper/Onsite Cashier Alli Sadighpour Logistics Assistant Frank Barragan OneSHPE Support/e-Conference Valerie Valenzuela Onsite Registration Support Fred Muñoz Onsite Registration Support Karina Jaime AHETEMS Pre-College Symposia Berenice Rodriguez AHETEMS Pre-College Symposia HIGHLIGHTS Professional Development The 2008 SHPE Conference has New been updated to offer professional attendees exciting new career development offerings, such as participating in the Business Development Competition and competing for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Another first: professionals also may participate in Continuous Learning Certification courses and receive credit toward the Project Management Institute (PMI) credit certification. They may also opt to reinforce their technical skills related to modeling in Solid Works, using MS Project or decision modeling in Excel. The Professional Development Series (PDS) has been revamped to improve member marketability through the latest in leadership and professional development training. The new Business Development Track assists mid-level professionals in enhancing their business skills and accelerating to the next career stage through informative seminars including: project management, how to get an M.B.A, entrepreneurship and patent law. The new Green Engineering Track will feature the latest trends in zero-emission fuels, practi46 Advisors Roundtable In this forum, new and experienced advisors develop action plans to improve programs and services for SHPE student chapters across the nation. This year’s program will focus on roles and responsibilities for SHPE advisors. SHPE is also developing a support system to better assist advisors in serving the student membership. SHPE ❘ Fall 2008 http://www.shpe.org

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SHPE - Fall 2008 Contents President's Letter From the Vice President Calendar of Events National Board of Directors The Great '08: Chapter Leaders Learn to Spread 'SHPE Fever' Browser National Retreat Provides a Redefinition An Engineer and a Politician Capitalizing on Engineering Talent Grupos de Afinidad A Focused Approach to Getting the Job You Really Want SHPE Conference 2008 IPC Update Programs & Services Keeping Warm with 'Yuper' Familia Spirit Promise of Spring Recruit, Engage and Retain Regional Student Representatives Regional Roundup Advertisers Index

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